You'll be bothered from time to time by storms, fog, snow. When you are, think of those who went through it before you, and say to yourself, 'What they could do, I can do.'
Interpretation
In challenging times, draw strength and inspiration from those who have overcome similar struggles.
This quote emphasizes the idea that life will present us with various challenges, symbolized by 'storms, fog, snow.' When faced with these difficulties, it encourages us to remember the resilience of those who have navigated similar adversity before us. By reflecting on their triumphs, we can motivate ourselves to persevere, believing that if they could overcome it, then so can we.
In practice
In a motivational speech about facing adversity, one could use this quote to encourage the audience to find strength in historical perseverance.
Grown-ups love figures... When you tell them you've made a new friend they never ask you any questions about essential matters. They never say to you "What does his voice sound like? What games does he love best? Does he collect butterflies? " Instead they demand "How old is he? How much does he weigh? How much money does his father make? " Only from these figures do they think they have learned anything about him.
Attitude is a paintbrush. It colors everything!
Water, thou hast no taste, no color, no odor; canst not be defined, art relished while ever mysterious. Not necessary to life, but rather life itself, thou fillest us with a gratification that exceeds the delight of the senses.
In those days, I didn't understand anything. I should have judged her according to her actions, not her words. She perfumed my planet and lit up my life. I should never have run away! I ought to have realized the tenderness underlying her silly pretensions. Flowers are so contadictory! But I was too young to know how to love her.
When a mystery is too overpowering, one dare not disobey.
When the body sinks into death, the essence of man is revealed. Man is a knot, a web, a mesh into which relationships are tied. Only those relationships matter. The body is an old crock that nobody will miss. I have never known a man to think of himself when dying. Never.
If you aim higher than you expect, you could reach higher than you dreamed.
The most reliable way to predict the future is to create it.
There lies within each person a huge reservoir of untapped potential for achievement, success, happiness, _x000D_ health and greater prosperity. It's like an ocean unsailed, a new continent unexplored, a world of possibilities _x000D_ waiting to be released and channelled toward some great good.
You don't get lucky. You create lucky.
I believe God wants you to know that you can remain in your present idea about yourself, or you can choose again. I like the idea of choosing again. Glorify who you are today, do not condemn who you were yesterday, and dream of who you can be tomorrow.
Engage your emotions at work. Your instincts and emotions are there to help you.
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